Ramadan

"You shall complete the number [of days] and you may glorify God for his guiding you, and that you may be thankful."

This verse refers to the completion of 29 or 30 days of fasting in the Islamic month of Ramadan and the celebratory day after, called Eid al Fitr. Eid al Fitr literally means, "festival of breaking of the fast."

This year, Muslims celebrate Eid either on Friday today,depending on the sighting of the new moon.

This celebration and being thankful is not due to the month of fasting coming to an end, but rather, Muslims have had the great opportunity to partake in...

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In chapter 2, verse 185, of the Holy Quran, the Almighty Lord states:
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